Certified Surgical Technologist-Total Joint

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,750 - 84,970; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a qualified professional with significant experience in the Operating Room at Danbury Hospital. The role involves clinical leadership for total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 5 years of OR experience and show expertise in surgical instrumentation and procedures.

This position requires strong manual dexterity, the ability to create a sterile environment, and interactive capability with technically skilled staff.

Compensation ranges from $33.21 to $61.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of OR experience with 3 years dedicated specialty experience required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Significant manual skills and dexterity are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon/anesthesia provider during surgical cases.
• Maintains a sterile environment for orthopedic procedures.
• Prepares and manages surgical equipment and supplies.

Skills

Operating Room (OR) experience

Surgical Data Systems

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Provides clinical leadership and expertise in specialty area of total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon/anesthesia provider for patients undergoing total joint surgical replacement procedures before, during and after cases.
• Creates and maintains a sterile environment while performing scrubbing duties for total joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
• Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
• Applies knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology and the actions of pharmacologic agents to individualize patient care.
• Maintains accurate implant records and performs all mandated reporting of implants. Assists with ordering of implants and maintenance of inventory of implants and specialty supplies.
• Assists in the education of technicians, nursing and medical students by providing in-services.
• Ensures the delivery of quality and cost-effective care through problem solving and implementation of quality assurance/improvement measures.
• Assists in the technical, radiological, and nursing functions for all on-call procedures after hours.
• Attains the organization’s established expectations with regard to quality service, teamwork, self-development and community service.
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Program of the department, and assisting in the training and development of other staff members.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required/Additional Information

Required: Minimum of 5 years of OR experience with 3 years of dedicated specialty experience required. Minimum Experience: five years. Desired: Surgical Data Systems.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity.

Occupational: Significant occupational risk.

Physical Effort: Very heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs.

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Details

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 211

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly